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14 August 2026

Mumbai landslip incident

The incident serves as a practical case study for urban disaster management and the role of agencies like the NDRF, though it is a localized event rather than a policy-level development.

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Notes

  • A landslip occurred in Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, following heavy rainfall.
  • The incident affected two chawls, resulting in eight fatalities.
  • Search and rescue operations were conducted jointly by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and the local Fire Brigade.
  • The search operation concluded on Thursday following the recovery of the final missing individual.

Questions

  1. Urban flooding and associated landslips in metropolitan areas like Mumbai highlight the critical need for robust disaster management frameworks. Discuss the role of inter-agency coordination between municipal bodies and national disaster response forces in mitigating the impact of such disasters. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following agencies were involved in the joint search and rescue operation following the Ghatkopar landslip incident?

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